Fort St. John Residents Receive Education Awards

FORT ST. JOHN – Two Fort St. John residents are recipients of BC Housing education awards that will help them further their education, achieve their goals, and improve their lives.
Kristin Tetreault, a 27-year-old single mother, is the recipient of a $1,000 Minerva Foundation Award. Tetreault will be using the funds toward her tuition to finish her social service worker diploma and criminology diploma at Northern Lights College.
The Minerva Foundation Award helps Aboriginal women pursuing full-time, post-secondary education. This award is designed to help single mothers advance their education, assist women with children fleeing abusive relationships, retrain mature women returning to the workforce, advance women in non-traditional fields of study, or support women with disabilities to overcome educational barriers.
Anyone in British Columbia who is living in subsidized housing, or receiving rent subsidy through BC Housing’s Rental Assistance Program, is eligible to apply for one of the 83 bursaries and awards. The funds can be put towards tuition or other educational expenses such as books or supplies.
BC Housing runs the Education Awards Program in January of each year.
Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North said “It is important for our government to provide opportunities for individuals who have the determination to pursue their educational goals. By providing assistance and encouragement, we are helping to enhance the lives of students and their families.”
Kristin Tetreault, award recipient  said,“I am a survivor of abuse and I would like to take my experience and change it to an inspirational story to help women overcome similar barriers in their lives. With my life experiences and the skills learnt through my studies, I will be able to help others overcome barriers of physical and substance abuse.”

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